Bequest Language

GENERAL BEQUEST

You can include a general bequest of an amount of money or specific property (stocks, bonds, etc.) to Atheists United using the following clause:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Atheists United located at 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026, the sum of $_____ (or describe the specific property you intend to bequeath) to be used for its general purposes.”

You can include a percentage bequest in your estate using the following clause:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Atheists United located at 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 _____ percent of my estate, both real and personal property, of whatever kind and wheresoever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

RESIDUAL BEQUEST

Include a residual bequest for the remainder of your estate once you have made all of your specific bequests, by using the following clause:

“I give, devise, and bequeath to Atheists United located at 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 all (or _____ percent) of the rest, residue, and remainder of my estate, both real and personal property of whatever kind and wheresoever situated to be used for its general purposes.”

CONTINGENT BEQUEST

Include a contingent bequest should one or more named beneficiaries not survive you, by using the following clause:

“If any one of the above-named beneficiaries should predecease me, I hereby bequeath his/her share of my estate to Atheists United located at 2535 W Temple St, Los Angeles, CA 90026 to be used for its general purposes.”

LIFE INCOME BEQUEST

You can include a life income bequest whereby after your death, income is paid to another individual for his/her lifetime. After that individual’s lifetime, Atheists United will receive the remainder. This type of bequest is often arranged to provide for elderly parents, family members, or friends in special circumstances. Because it can be adapted in a variety of ways to meet your specific needs and circumstances, an attorney should always be consulted when considering a life income bequest.

NOTE

Each person’s legal and financial situation will differ, and the laws applicable to estates and trusts vary from state to state. Accordingly, please consult with an attorney with respect to any gifts you may wish to make in your will.